Kyrgyz & Tajikistan Explorer - 33 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Tashkent - begin your overland adventure in the clean and modern capital city of Uzbekistan
- Fann Mountains - trek for three days in the rugged mountain scenery and camp besides shimmering lakes
- Pamir Highway - travel along the second highest highway in the world and marvel at the spectacular scenery of Tajikistan
- Jeti Oguz - see a demonstration from an eagle hunter and explore the red sandstone cliffs of this picturesque corner of Kyrgyzstan
- Song Kol Lake - stay in traditional felt yurts on the shore of this remote and inaccessible lake
- Bishkek - explore the charming and hospitable capital city of Kyrgyzstan independently and perhaps browse Osh bazaar
- Arslanbob - relax in the pristine scenery and take a stroll through the world's largest walnut grove
- Iskanderkul Lake - camp on the shore of the triangular glacial lake and spot a plethora of bird life
- Osh - climb to the summit of sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain and explore the museum built inside the mountain
- Dushanbe - end your adventure in the emerging capital city of Tajikistan
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Trip includes
- 28 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 16 dinners
- 18 nights in hotels & guesthouses
- 12 nights camping (including 2 nights on campsites, 8 nights wild camping & 2 nights camping without facilities)
- 2 nights camping in traditional yurts
- All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Eagle hunter demonstration and visit to Sulaiman-Too Mountain in Kyrgyzstan
- 3 day trek in the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan
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Itinerary
Welcome to Uzbekistan! On arrival there’s a pre-departure Welcome Meeting and the rest of today is free to explore Tashkent, the clean and modern Soviet-style capital of Uzbekistan. Please note: Our itinerary in Kyrgyzstan is subject to change due to the unpre...
Tashkent - Fergana. This morning we cross the mountainous Kamchik Pass in local transport, as our overland truck must cross without passengers. We stop in Kokand and have time to visit the sprawling Khudayar Khan’s Palace and the traditional Margilan Silk Factory. We then complete our drive to Fergana, where we’ll be joined by our overland truck this evening.
Fergana - Arslanbob (Kyrgyzstan). We board our overland truck for the first time this morning. Saying goodbye to Uzbekistan, we cross into the mountainous country of Kyrgyzstan, where the scenery is certain to leave you impressed. Once we’ve crossed the border, we dri...
Arslanbob - Kyrgyz Fergana Valley. The next three days will be spent overlanding through the Kyrgyz Fergana Valley, home to some of the finest scenery in the world. We’ll make frequent stops to hike amongst the rolling hills and mountains. Along the route we plan to w...
Kyrgyz Fergana Valley - Song Kol Lake. On day 7 we arrive at the shore of Song Kol Lake. During our two days here there’s time for hiking, horse-riding and you get to experience the life of rural Kyrgyz mountain shepherds. We’ll stay in comfortable yurts on the shore ...
Song Kol Lake - Kochkor. We drive to the small village of Kochkor today, where we’ll be staying in small family-run guesthouses. Enjoy some traditional Kyrgyz hospitality here and there’s also time to explore the village. We visit the local museum and a women’s felt m...
Kochkor - Jeti Oguz Valley. On day 10 we pass Lake Issyk Kol and journey up into the mountains to reach the alpine trekking region of Jeti Oguz. On the way we stop to watch a demonstration from an eagle hunter, who uses his well trained birds to catch animals for thei...
Jeti Oguz - Karakol. Today we drive to the Russian-style town of Karakol, where the afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps pay a visit to the beautiful Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Karakol - Chong Kemin. Leaving Karakol behind on day 13, we drive to the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kol to admire the ancient petroglyphs at Cholpon Ata. We then continue to the Chong Kemin Valley, our base for the next two nights. Day 14 is free to hike in th...
Chong Kemin - Bishkek. On day 15 we drive to the bustling Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, stopping en route at the giant Burana Tower. There's free time to relax and explore the city upon arrival. Day 16 is at leisure in the hospitable city and you can opt to visit t...
Bishkek - Toktogul Lake. This morning we depart Bishkek, heading south towards Toktogul Lake, a shimmering reservoir which is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. Toktogul is the largest reservoir in Central Asia at 284 square kilometres, and is a key part of Kyrgyzstan's hydroelectric power industry. We’ll wild camp in the area near the lake tonight.
Toktogul Lake - Osh. Day 18 sees us embark on a long drive through mountainous, windswept terrain to Osh, one of the oldest cities in Kyrgyzstan. On day 19 we climb to the summit of the sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain, which is one of only three UNESCO-listed sites...
Osh - Tulpar Kol Lake. Today we say goodbye to Osh and set off over the mountainous Taldyk Pass (3,615m). We arrive in the scenic mountain village of Say Mogul and then leave our overland truck behind for an excursion up to the beautiful Tulpar Kol Lake. Here we either wild camp or stay in yurts, surrounded by incredible scenery.
Tulpar Kol Lake - Karakul Lake (Tajikistan) - Murghab. Today we enter the mountainous Republic of Tajikistan. The border is located at more than 4,300m above sea level in the mountains so there are spectacular views from the border point. Once we’ve crossed into...
Murghab - Langar. There’s an early start this morning as we embark on a full day’s drive through the rocky scenery of the Pamir Mountains. Enjoy incredible views of the rugged landscape and get your first glimpse of the Panj River, which we'll be following for the next few days alongside the border with Afghanistan. We stay in a traditional Pamiri guesthouse in the village of Langar tonight.
Langar - Vrang - Ishkashim. This morning we can take a challenging but rewarding hike up to the ancient petroglyphs which were carved onto the rocks above Langar. Admire these ancient carvings and the spectacular views of the Wakhan Valley. Later we also visit t...
Ishkashim - Khorog. On day 24 we drive to the riverside city of Khorog, the capital of the off the beaten track autonomous region of Gorno-Badakhshan. On the way we stop at the Garm Chasma hot springs, where you can enjoy a relaxing dip. There’s free time on day 25 to...
Khorog - Khalaykum. Today we have a long drive through yet more incredible scenery along the border with Afghanistan. Late afternoon sees us arrive at the town of Khalaykum, where the evening is free to explore. Khalaykum is one of the prettiest towns in the Pamirs. Beautiful mosques and houses lean over the river which charges through the town centre and mountains rise up on all sides.
Khalaykum - Kulob. We have an early start this morning in order to reach Kulob, our next destination. We peel away from the border with Afghanistan and head back into Tajikistan, arriving at our hotel towards the end of the afternoon. Kulob is one of the biggest cities in Tajikistan and celebrated its 2700th birthday in 2006.
Kulob - Iskanderkul Lake. We have a scenic drive today past the Nurek Reservoir on the rushing Vakhsh River. We then arrive at the shore of Iskanderkul Lake. The triangular lake is fed by glaciers and the rugged mountains on all sides of the lake are a beautiful...
Iskanderkul Lake - Artuch. Today we begin our three-day trek in the rugged Fann Mountains. We’ll leave our overland truck behind and take jeeps up to the small village of Artuch, the starting point for our trek. There’s time to explore the village and meet the local v...
Artuch - Bibijanat Lake. Our donkeys arrive this morning to carry our luggage as we trek. There’s a briefing with our mountain guide before we begin trekking towards Bibijanat Lake. The scenery we walk through is simply breathtaking, with tall mountains and lush green forests littered with turquoise lakes. Tonight, we camp on the shore of Bibijanat Lake. (Trekking distance: 14 km).
Bibijanat Lake - Alaudin Lake. This morning we ascend to 3,860m above sea level to the Alaudin Pass. From the top of the mountain pass we enjoy tremendous panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and shimmering lakes before descending to Alaudin Lake where we camp for the night. (Trekking distance: 10 km).
Alaudin Lake - Dushanbe. Our trek comes to an end today and there’s some free time after we’ve packed up camp. Soak up the last of the incredible scenery before we reunite with our overland truck and embark on the last leg of our journey to Dushanbe, the capital city ...
Today your overland adventure comes to an end. Contact the sales team if you wish to book extra accommodation in Dushanbe to further explore the city.
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